Daniel Negreanu

Background

Daniel was born on July 26, 1974, in Toronto. He grew up in a simple and humble family and had a tough time in his academics during his school days. During this time, he was drawn towards trying out different activities and had multiple interests. He was good at playing street hockey and loved playing video games. As a teenager, he was fascinated with poker and enjoyed playing with friends and family. Soon, he started playing in local casinos to hone his skills. His parents encouraged him to follow his passion. He was only 15 when he left high school to focus on playing poker professionally. His early dedication towards the game and faith in himself helped him achieve remarkable success later in his poker career.

Biography

At the age of 21, he went to Las Vegas to try his skills in the poker capital of the world. However, he quickly understood that Las Vegas's extravagant and flashy casinos were utterly different from the charity casinos back in Toronto. He returned to Toronto after losing his entire bankroll in Las Vegas to rebuild it. Daniel continued trying to win in Toronto and then faced struggle and lost again in Las Vegas, which happened repeatedly several times.

Eventually, he figured out how to win in Las Vegas casinos through dedication and persistence. He dedicated much time towards improving his skills, assessing his game, practising hard, and never giving up.

All his dedication and efforts paid off when he was honoured as the All-Around Player at the World Poker Final at Foxwoods in 1997. The following year, in 1998, he participated in his first WSOP event and won a $2,000 Pot Limit Hold’em tournament. At just 23, he became the youngest player to win a WSOP bracelet, earning a nickname of "Kid Poker."

In 2005, he explored other opportunities and started working on different business ventures. He dedicated a complete chapter to Doyle Brunson’s book, Super System 2. He also published two books: “Hold'em Wisdom for All Players,” released in 2007, and “Power Hold'em Strategy,” released in 2008.

Poker Career

Daniel Negreanu is a commendable poker player who has acquired immense success in cash games and tournaments. He has won seven bracelets at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and two championships at the World Poker Tour (WPT). He has also been a finalist in the WSOP and WPT events and claimed various tournament victories several times. 

In 2004, Daniel was honoured by Card Player Magazine as the Player of the Year and received the same title of Player of the Year at the World Series of Poker. He was also recognized as the World Poker Tour (WPT) Player of the Year for the session 2004-2005.

In 2006, Card Player Magazine's annual awards event honoured him with the title "Favorite Poker Player." In 2013, he won two WSOP bracelets and was honoured with the WSOP Player of the Year award for the second time, making him the only player to receive the award twice. Daniel was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in November 2014 in Las Vegas.

Daniel is well known for playing high-stakes games at Bobby's Room in the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas. The betting limits are high, going up to $400-$800 and even further. Unlike several players who like to keep their results private, he regularly shares updates about his games on the Full Contact Poker forums.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth: July 26, 1974

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nationality: Canadian

Profession: Poker Player

Net Worth: 70 Million

Poker Tournament

World Series of Poker

World Poker Tour 

Other Tournaments

Daniel Negreanu’s Best moments

Daniel Negreanu's first significant achievement in tournament poker occurred in 1997, when he won Foxwoods Resort Casino's World Poker Finals, earning $55,064. He was named the best all-around player at the Foxwoods World Poker Open for his performance.

In November 2008, he defeated a field of 690 competitors to win the fourth-annual British Columbia Poker Championships main event. He took home US$299,951 in prize money.

In 2013, he was named WSOP Player of the Year, Bluff Player of the Year, and Card Player Magazine Player of the Year. In 2014, he finished second place in the Big One for One Drop tournament and won $8.2 million.

As the champion of the 2016 Shark Cage tournament, Daniel Negreanu took home $1 million. The same year, Negreanu was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame.

The Global Poker Index, the independent poker ranking service, named Negreanu the Best Poker Player of the decade. He was also named WPT Player of the Year (2004-2005)

Daniel Negreanu’s Poker Books

• Poker Hold’em Strategy
• Hold’em Wisdom for all players
• Power Hold’em Strategy

Daniel Negreanu Quotes

• “Too many players focus on physical tells. For both online and live games, you should be focusing more on betting patterns and histories. The ability to figure out your opponent's hand based on his betting pattern is a crucial skill”- Negreanu.

• “A common mistake made by amateurs is that they fail to take advantage of players who bluff excessively. Instead of playing possum and letting their aggressive opponents continue to bet, beginners raise too early with monster hands, allowing their opponents to fold.” - Negreanu.

• The correct strategy in heads-up poker is based on identifying and acting upon your opponent's strengths and weaknesses.”- Negreanu.

• “In karate, as your skill level increases, your instructor presents you with the next belt. But in poker, only you can decide when it's time to graduate to the next level. That's a tricky proposition for some players because it's difficult to assess your own progress” - Negreanu.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Has Daniel Negreanu Won From Poker?

Daniel Negreanu is a skilled poker player with aced high-stakes cash games and tournaments. His wealth has grown from just a few hundred dollars in the 1990s to an impressive $70 million.

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One of the standout features of Daniel's gameplay is his remarkable skill in assessing his opponent's hands while playing the game.

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Daniel Negreanu is a Canada-based professional poker player who has won seven WSOP bracelets and two WPT championship titles.

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David Negreanu's net worth is $70 million.